Code of Alabama
Article 25 - Utilities.
Section 45-30-250.09 - Planning, Development, Operation, etc., of Water Service Systems.

For the purpose of securing water service, or aiding or cooperating with the authority in the planning, development, undertaking, construction, extension, improvement, operation, or protection of those systems any county, municipality, or other political subdivision, or public corporation, agency, or instrumentality of this state may, upon such terms and with or without consideration, as it may determine:
(1) Appropriate, lend, or donate money to or perform services for the benefit of the authority.
(2) Donate, sell, convey, transfer, lease, or grant to the authority, without the necessity of authorization at any election of qualified voters, any property of any kind, including, without limitation, any water system, or any interest thereof, or any franchise.
(3) Do any and all things, not otherwise prohibited by law, whether or not specifically authorized in this section, that are necessary or convenient to aid and cooperate with the authority in the planning, undertaking, construction, or operation of water systems.